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ActiNav: A Bin Picking Revolution is HereTue, 02 Jun 2020 11:58:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95719-actinav-a-bin-picking-revolution-is-here
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95719Spartech Increases Plexiglass Production, Jobs as Demand for Protective Barriers Skyrockets
ST. LOUIS – Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging, has pivoted production at its Paulding, OH, plant to plexiglass to meet increased demand due to the coronavirus. The company also has plans to immediately hire more than 20 new full-time employees.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95725-spartechs-increases-plexiglass-production-jobs-as-demand-for-protective-barriers-skyrockets
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95725Europe's New Passenger Car Sales Drop by 74 Percent YTD Amid Pandemic
LONDON — Data obtained by Learnbonds.com reveals that Europe’s passenger car sales dropped by about 74 percent year-to-date between January and April 2020. The drop was recorded in the 27 European member states alongside the United Kingdom, Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
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Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95723-europes-new-passenger-car-sales-drop-by-74-percent-ytd-amid-pandemic
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95723Lift-Assist Devices Aid AssemblersMon, 01 Jun 2020 12:40:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95722-lift-assist-devices-aid-assemblers
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95722Lift-Assist Devices Aid AssemblersLift-Assist Devices Aid AssemblersUR Cobot Installs Clips in Automotive PartMon, 01 Jun 2020 12:18:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95721-ur-cobot-installs-clips-in-automotive-part
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95721Force-Controlled Assembly With Universal Robots and Robotiq
Robots have always struggled to match human touch. But, recent advances in sensor technology now enable the machines to process the sensitive forces needed for delicate assembly tasks, such as placing, inserting and tightening parts.]]>
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:12:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95720-force-controlled-assembly-with-universal-robots-and-robotiq
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95720The accessibility to automation is changing – Largely due to collaborative solutionsMon, 01 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95716-the-accessibility-to-automation-is-changing-largely-due-to-collaborative-solutions
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95716The accessibility to automation is changing – Largely due to collaborative solutionsThe accessibility to automation is changing – Largely due to collaborative solutionsEGL-C Co-act gripper Bystronic to Assemble BySmart Fiber Laser Cutter in US
NIEDERONZ, SWITZERLAND – Fiber laser cutting system manufacturer Bystronic will now assemble its BySmart Fiber 3015 cutter at a new facility in Hoffman Estates, IL. The cutter will be shipped virtually fully assembled to most locations within North America.]]>
Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95724-bystronic-to-assemble-bysmart-fiber-laser-cutter-in-us
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95724Promess Produces PPE for the COVID-19 Fight
BRIGHTON, MI—Promess Inc., a manufacturer of servo controlled assembly presses, torque test systems and monitoring equipment, has turned its manufacturing expertise to the production of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the fight against the COVID-19 virus.]]>
Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95718-promess-produces-ppe-for-the-covid-19-fight
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95718The Automation of Manually Steered Vehicles: Insights, Analysis and Opportunities
In this RoboBusiness Direct session, you will learn about one of the biggest opportunities for providers of robotics technologies—retrofitting manually steered vehicles used in various industries to support autonomous navigation. The session will include data on shipments and revenues, as well as overviews of well-known providers of autonomous navigation systems, including Brain Corp., BlueBotics, Built Robotics and Outrider.]]>
Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/blogs/14-assembly-blog/post/95717-the-automation-of-manually-steered-vehicles-insights-analysis-and-opportunities
http://www.assemblymag.com/blogs/14/post/95717Superior Boiler Will Relocate Virginia Subsidiary to Kansas, Add Jobs
HUTCHINSON, KN — Superior Boiler has announced that it will relocate its Richmond, Virginia, subsidiary here beginning in the second quarter of 2021.]]>
Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95715-superior-boiler-will-relocate-virginia-subsidiary-to-kansas-add-jobs
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95715Armbrust American Opens Texas Lab Capable of Producing 1.2 Million Surgical Masks per Day
AUSTIN, TX — Armbrust American recently announced the official opening of its manufacturing facility here, and to ramp up its production to 1.2 million masks per day.]]>
Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95714-armbrust-american-opens-texas-lab-capable-of-producing-12-million-masks-per-day
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95714Honda Assembly Plant Producing Ventilator Components
MARYSVILLE, OH—Honda is producing critical components for the production of much-needed ventilators at its assembly plant here. The components are being delivered to Dynaflo Inc., a manufacturer of vacuum pumps and compressors in Reading, PA. ]]>
Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95713-honda-assembly-plant-producing-ventilator-components
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95713Marelli to Build New Manufacturing Plant in Northern Ohio
BOWLING GREEN, OH — Marelli, a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier, announced it will open a greenfield manufacturing plant here to support new business for the company’s Interiors Unit. The facility will bring 75 new jobs to the region, with construction expected to be complete in early 2021.]]>
Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95708-marelli-to-build-new-manufacturing-plant-in-northern-ohio
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95708Tutelar Develops Free Online SAFE to Work Certification Cloud App for Manufacturers
BOWMANVILLE, ON, Canada — Tutelar Technologies Inc. has developed a new online Ujigami SAFE to Work Certification cloud application that is free for manufacturers to use. The application provides a rapid data entry web page for company screeners to certify employees who are eligible/ineligible to work based on the company's screening protocol.]]>
Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95709-tutelar-develops-free-online-safe-to-work-certification-cloud-app-for-manufacturers
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95709Chemistry Startup Creates Adhesive That Mimics Glue Used by Mussels
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN — Mussel Polymers Inc. has licensed a novel underwater adhesive technology based on a glue used naturally by marine creatures. It soon may be used in industries ranging from biomedical to aerospace.
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Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95710-chemistry-startup-creates-adhesive-that-mimics-glue-used-by-mussels
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95710North American Companies Ordered More Robots in 2019
ANN ARBOR, MI — The Robotic Industries Association has announced 2019 North American robot unit orders are up 1.6 percent compared to 2018 results, with 29,988 robotic units ordered.]]>
Sun, 17 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95711-north-american-companies-ordered-more-robots-in-2019
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95711Automated Assembly in the Age of Industry 4.0Fri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95703-automated-assembly-in-the-age-of-industry-40
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95703Automated Assembly in the Age of Industry 4.0Assembly machines can communicate directly with ERP software, automatically updating inventories with how many widgets were made and how many parts were consumed.
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Automated Assembly in the Age of Industry 4.0One intriguing aspect of Industry 4.0 in automated assembly is the possibility of process equipment using real-time data to adjust itself on the fly.
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Automated Assembly in the Age of Industry 4.0It’s possible to retrofit older, existing systems so engineers can get more data from them.
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Automated Assembly in the Age of Industry 4.0In addition to collecting data on what it’s producing, an assembly machine can also gather data about its constituent parts—things like motors, valves, actuators and grippers.
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Automated Assembly in the Age of Industry 4.0Ultimately, the decision to invest in IIoT technology for automated assembly systems comes down to one question: “How much is uptime worth?”
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Automated Assembly in the Age of Industry 4.0Connectivity hasn’t changed the mechanical design of an assembly machine, but it has changed the programming.
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Fastening, Pressing and Industry 4.0Fri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95702-fastening-pressing-and-industry-40
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95702Fastening, Pressing and Industry 4.0The EDGE is a universal platform to monitor and control a variety of manufacturing processes.
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Fastening, Pressing and Industry 4.0Smart Function Kit is a complete mechatronics package for a wide range of standard pressing and joining applications.
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Fastening, Pressing and Industry 4.0Kistler has added OPC UA capability to the latest version of its process monitoring software for the maXYmos NC and maXYmos TL series presses.
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Fastening, Pressing and Industry 4.0The INSIGHTqcx controller for cordless assembly tools includes statistical process control software, so engineers can quickly identify and correct fastening errors.
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Fastening, Pressing and Industry 4.0When tethered to a “virtual cord,” this cordless assembly tool can only operate within a predefined area.
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Fastening, Pressing and Industry 4.0Cockpit software enables engineers to optimize screwdriving processes. Data can be collected from a line, a plant or a series of plants worldwide. Photo courtesy DEPRAG Inc.Five Ways Augmented Intelligence Is Saving ManufacturersFri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95701-five-ways-augmented-intelligence-is-saving-manufacturers
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95701Five Ways Augmented Intelligence Is Saving ManufacturersDonnelly Custom Manufacturing Co. relies on real-time monitoring and process-unique metrics to keep daily production schedules on track.
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Five Ways Augmented Intelligence Is Saving ManufacturersUsing real-time monitoring, ERP, MES and quality management functionality, tubing manufacturer Eldon James Corp. has up-to-the-moment, accurate insights into its supply chain, production capacity and product quality.
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Five Ways Augmented Intelligence Is Saving ManufacturersThanks to real-time process and product monitoring, Vision Plastics is able to fulfill orders from medical device manufacturers ahead of schedule.
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Five Ways Augmented Intelligence Is Saving ManufacturersBased in Germantown, WI, Plastic Components Inc. has 60 fully automated molding cells that can run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ERP software from IQMS “is the ‘nervous system’ that keeps everything running the way we want it to,” says Tom Duffey, the company’s president.
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Five Ways Augmented Intelligence Is Saving ManufacturersBased in Sumner, TX, Load Trail makes custom trailers. Configuration templates in IQMS ERP software have saved the company more than $120,000 in labor costs associated with month end inventory tracking.
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Cybersecurity for Today’s Assembly PlantFri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95700-cybersecurity-for-todays-assembly-plant
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95700Cybersecurity for Today’s Assembly PlantIn May 2017, a ransomware attack halted production at Nissan’s assembly plant in Sunderland, UK.
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Cybersecurity for Today’s Assembly PlantA ransomware attack in June 2017 affected production at numerous manufacturers around the world, including pharmaceutical giant Merck &amp; Co.
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Cybersecurity for Today’s Assembly PlantIn 2012, Chinese hackers stole thousands of electronic files from solar panel manufacturer SolarWorld AG, including information about the company’s cash flow, manufacturing metrics, production line information, costs and communications relating to trade litigation.
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Cybersecurity for Today’s Assembly PlantIn 2010, Chinese hackers used spearphishing e-mails to penetrate the computer networks of U.S. Steel Corp.
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Cybersecurity for Today’s Assembly PlantAs factories become more digitally connected to both suppliers and customers, the potential threat posed by cyberattacks will only get worse.
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Cybersecurity for Today’s Assembly PlantFood manufacturing conglomerate Mondelez International was one of many companies hit by the NotPetya computer virus in 2017.
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Five Digital Transformation Failures and How to Avoid ThemFri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95699-five-digital-transformation-failures-and-how-to-avoid-them
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95699Five Digital Transformation Failures and How to Avoid ThemAras Innovator PLM software is helping Littelfuse improve new product development and comply with industry standards.
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Five Digital Transformation Failures and How to Avoid ThemInitially, Littelfuse is using PLM software for project management. Over time, the company will add bills of material, configuration management, quality, supplier management, and manufacturing production planning.
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Five Digital Transformation Failures and How to Avoid ThemDigital transformation often begins with a pilot project, but it shouldn’t end there. Technologies that create new islands of information don’t accelerate change: They impede it.
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Five Digital Transformation Failures and How to Avoid ThemIdeally, engineers should be able to change, expand and extend product development technologies via integrations, configurations, customizations or even by authoring new applications within it.
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Five Digital Transformation Failures and How to Avoid ThemTransformation needs more knowledge—not more data. Servers full of data your teams can’t make sense of are not useful. Value resides in the knowledge acquired from that data and delivered to internal and external teams who can use it to improve your products and business strategies.
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Five Digital Transformation Failures and How to Avoid ThemThe success of any product development software will not only be based on the quality of the applications, but platform’s ability to adapt to changing business processes and evolve with technical trends.
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Blockchain in the Factory of the FutureFri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95698-blockchain-in-the-factory-of-the-future
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95698Blockchain in the Factory of the FutureThese five use cases for blockchain illustrate the many available opportunities for blockchain in the factory of the future. Three of
these use cases help enable other factory-of-the-future applications, while the other two make new business models possible.Blockchain in the Factory of the FutureBlockchain offers a number of advantages for a supplier of additive manufacturing services.Blockchain in the Factory of the FutureAircraft manufacturers are testing the use of blockchain applications to track the provenance of aircraft components. Blockchain in the Factory of the FutureHoneywell has launched an online marketplace for aviation parts that uses blockchain
to ensure accurate quality documentation for every part.Blockchain in the Factory of the FutureBlockchain-enabled 3D printers control and document the raw material and process parameters used,
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http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95697Computers and Tablets on the Assembly LineManufacturing management is hungry for data. Mobile computers and touch screens enable operations to harvest information for better control, analysis of weaknesses, and traceability of critical parts.
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Computers and Tablets on the Assembly LineWhen choosing display technologies, consider units that offer high resolution and high brightness. Screens should be readable in sunlight and offer a wide viewing angle.Computers and Tablets on the Assembly LineWhen dust enters a computer, it coats internal components, which means they can’t keep cool. When components operate above their rated operating temperatures, they are prone to failure. Fanless industrial computers are protected from dust contamination.Computers and Tablets on the Assembly LineAndroid industrial computers do not require the additional storage capacity and memory requirements that are necessary for Window-based computers. That makes them more affordable for use in factory automation systems. Computers and Tablets on the Assembly LineRuggedized tablet computers are ideal for factory technicians and managers who are operating on the fly.Computers and Tablets on the Assembly LineIt’s important to match an industrial PC with its intended application. Some are waterproof; others are not. Industry 4.0 for the Small ShopFri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95696-industry-40-for-the-small-shop
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95696Industry 4.0 for the Small ShopIndustry 4.0 technology can help small manufacturers achieve greater agility, efficiency, productivity, reliability, speed and quality.
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Industry 4.0 for the Small ShopSmall companies may be the biggest beneficiary of adopting advanced technology.
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Industry 4.0 for the Small Shop Large manufacturers have already experimented with artificial intelligence, big data, digital twins and other Industry 4.0 tools.
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Industry 4.0 for the Small Shop Data analytics is one of the most important places to get started with Industry 4.0.
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Industry 4.0 for the Small ShopCollaborative robots can be a great investment for small manufacturers.
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Industry 4.0 for the Small ShopSmall manufacturers face several challenges when implementing Industry 4.0.
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Industry 4.0 for the Small ShopArtificial intelligence is a technology that small manufacturers need to pay more attention to.
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Updating Legacy Equipment for Industry 4.0Fri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95695-updating-legacy-equipment-for-industry-40
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95695Updating Legacy Equipment for Industry 4.0Simple and smart sensors are regularly used to IIoT-enable legacy equipment.
PHOTO COURTESY BALLUFF INC.Updating Legacy Equipment for Industry 4.0 Manufacturers have a several options to improve the data collection and analysis for their ErgoSpin DC handheld fastening tools.
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Updating Legacy Equipment for Industry 4.0The Tulip Factory Kit helps companies update any workstation by digitizing their assembly processes.
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Updating Legacy Equipment for Industry 4.0The Valor IOTM Computer system includes software with built-in interfaces to work with surface-mount equipment, and inspection units that easily connect to every machine on the shop floor.
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Robotics in the Age of Industry 4.0Fri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95694-robotics-in-the-age-of-industry-40
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95694Robotics in the Age of Industry 4.0The goal of Industry 4.0-enabled robotics is zero downtime and maximum efficiency.
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Robotics in the Age of Industry 4.0As robots use more sensors and become more digitally connected, they will be much less susceptible to disruptions.
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Robotics in the Age of Industry 4.0Cloud-based analytics and intelligence platforms allow engineers to access data that has been turned into analytic information.
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Robotics in the Age of Industry 4.0Digital platforms enable manufacturers to apply predictive analytics that drive productivity improvements.
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Robotics in the Age of Industry 4.0Software programs can monitor robots and create a digital signature based on factors such as temperature, torque and amperage.
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Robotics in the Age of Industry 4.0Manufacturers are investing in robots equipped with sensors and controllers that can harness artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital twins and other Industry 4.0 technologies.
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Robotics in the Age of Industry 4.0With connectivity, engineers can monitor things such as temperature, speed and load.
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Robotics in the Age of Industry 4.0Industry 4.0 technology enables manufacturers to use more automated mobile robots on their assembly lines.
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Robotics in the Age of Industry 4.0Most collaborative robots are fully compatible with Industry 4.0 design principles.
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Welding in the Age of Industry 4.0Fri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95693-welding-in-the-age-of-industry-40
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95693Welding in the Age of Industry 4.0Welding robots need to be properly integrated into a plant’s IIoT platform to obtain helpful data for manufacturers.
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Welding in the Age of Industry 4.0On an Android device, users of WeldCloud can log the welding consumable, operator, and job or part number, then view this data in real time on a dashboard.
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Welding in the Age of Industry 4.0The PRC7300 controller works with several open interfaces that are commonly used for the welding process and communication with robots. To its left sits a welding transformer that mounts in a robot’s weld gun.
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Welding in the Age of Industry 4.0Plant managers at one Finland-based fabrication specialist implemented WeldCloud to determine the exact productivity of welders at each station by shift.
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Edge Computing for Today’s Assembly PlantFri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95692-edge-computing-for-todays-assembly-plant
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95692Edge Computing for Today’s Assembly PlantFor this injection molding machine, the MICA platform connects an older Euromap protocol to the factory manufacturing execution system, and uses RFID tags to track mold usage and collect data to improve utilization.
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Edge Computing for Today’s Assembly PlantThe MICA edge computing platform easily connects to sensors, machine tools, RFID readers and smart infrastructure.
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Edge Computing for Today’s Assembly PlantVarious types of sensors can be used with the MICA platform, including custom, standard or IO-Link models from third parties, and those in the Bosch CISS kit. Shown here is one Bosch sensor magnet mounted to a motor.
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Edge Computing for Today’s Assembly PlantAny and all data obtained by an edge device gets sent to an IIoT gateway.
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5G Will Drive Tomorrow’s Connected Assembly LinesFri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/95684-g-will-drive-tomorrows-connected-assembly-lines
http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/956845G Will Drive Tomorrow’s Connected Assembly LinesFifth-generation wireless technology will greatly expand the broadband capabilities of mobile networks.
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5G Will Drive Tomorrow’s Connected Assembly LinesWith 5G technology, operators can visualize and interact with real-time information on mobile devices.
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5G Will Drive Tomorrow’s Connected Assembly LinesRobots connected to the cloud via 5G can use machine learning to find the best way to perform tasks without being specifically programmed in advance.
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5G Will Drive Tomorrow’s Connected Assembly Lines5G technology can improve the performance and connectivity of fastening tools.
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5G Will Drive Tomorrow’s Connected Assembly Lines5G technology will enable engineers to optimize assembly line layouts.
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5G Will Drive Tomorrow’s Connected Assembly Lines5G promises to dramatically transform that way that automated guided vehicles and robots interact.
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5G Will Drive Tomorrow’s Connected Assembly LinesCollecting and organizing large amounts of plant floor data requires fast, reliable connectivity.
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5G Will Drive Tomorrow’s Connected Assembly LinesDaimler is using 5G technology to transform a 20th century factory to 21st century manufacturing.
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5G Will Drive Tomorrow’s Connected Assembly LinesAs 5G is adopted, it will improve the ability of engineers to deploy digital twins and other smart factory tools.
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5G Will Drive Tomorrow’s Connected Assembly Lines In the future, automated guided vehicles will rely on 5G technology to operate efficiently.
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